English

Noun

houseling ‎(plural houselings)

1. The act of administering the eucharist.

Adjective

houseling ‎(not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the eucharist.
2. Pertaining to any of the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, such as marriage.

Derived terms

• houseling people

Verb

houseling

1. present participle of housel

Etymology 2

From house +‎ -ling.

Noun

houseling ‎(plural houselings)

1. A small or miniature house.
   • 2011, John Knauf, The Ropewalk:

     There was a copula up there, one of those small, windowed houselings whose pointed roof inevitably supported the weathervane, as it did here.

2. One who frequently remains indoors or at home.
   • 1889, The Homiletic review - Volume 17 - Page 188:

     It meant that pallid houselings sat in the sunshine and got well.

3. A tame animal, or one reared by hand.